Bacalhau com Natas (Couve-Flor)
Creamy Cod with Cauliflower
Yes, with a tweak: replace sliced potatoes with steamed or roasted cauliflower florets. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Portuguese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and comforting dish, traditionally made with salted cod, onions, cream, and potatoes, then baked. This keto version substitutes the potatoes with tender cauliflower florets, maintaining the creamy, savory essence.
Key ingredients
Salted cod (Bacalhau), heavy cream, olive oil, onions, garlic, cauliflower florets, cheese (often grated), bay leaf, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, replace sliced potatoes with steamed or roasted cauliflower florets. Confirm the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch, which is common in some recipes. Ask for a generous amount of cheese.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para o Bacalhau com Natas, troque as batatas por couve-flor cozida ou assada. Confirma que o molho não é engrossado com farinha ou amido. E bastante queijo, por favor.
For the Bacalhau com Natas, please replace potatoes with steamed or roasted cauliflower. Confirm the cream sauce is not thickened with flour or cornstarch. And a generous amount of cheese, please.
Watch out for
Onions (can be significant in a large dish), cream can contain minor lactose carbs, potential flour/starch in the sauce. Ensure cauliflower is the only replacement for potatoes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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